What we will learn?
You will cultivate life-long practical skills and learn to incorporate collaboration into your technological practice. You will develop an understanding of sustainable practices through research and application. You will learn about health and safety and will explore your creativity, follow your passions, and flourish as technological designers, creators, and innovators.
You will cultivate life-long practical skills and learn to incorporate collaboration into your technological practice. You will develop an understanding of sustainable practices through research and application. You will learn about health and safety and will explore your creativity, follow your passions, and flourish as technological designers, creators, and innovators.
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Achievement Standards |
92012: Materials and Processing Technology 1.1 - Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome for an authentic context
92013: Materials and Processing Technology 1.2 - Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome by transforming, manipulating, or combining different materials
92014: Materials and Processing Technology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of sustainable practices in the development of a Materials and Processing Technology design
92015: Materials and Processing Technology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of materials and techniques for a feasible Materials and Processing Technology outcome
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Internal 6 Credits
Internal 6 Credits
External 4 Credits
External 4 Credits
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Previous Study
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Next Steps:
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Vocational Pathways
Materials Technology allows ākonga to develop ways of thinking through experience alongside soft skills that can lead to a wide range of pathways. It allows ākonga the freedom to bring their entire, authentic selves to the outcomes they develop.
This combination of practical skills and theoretical knowledge can lead ākonga to work experience, apprenticeships, and even the chance to set up their own businesses, as well as further education.
They will be accepting, tolerant, and patient and be able to empathise, not just as a technologist but as a global citizen. They will be equipped to work with a diverse range of people as they are open minded and able to explore issues from multiple perspectives. These are all highly desirable traits recognised by whānau, the community, further education and employers that will enable ākonga to become high functioning members in Aotearoa New Zealand society
This combination of practical skills and theoretical knowledge can lead ākonga to work experience, apprenticeships, and even the chance to set up their own businesses, as well as further education.
They will be accepting, tolerant, and patient and be able to empathise, not just as a technologist but as a global citizen. They will be equipped to work with a diverse range of people as they are open minded and able to explore issues from multiple perspectives. These are all highly desirable traits recognised by whānau, the community, further education and employers that will enable ākonga to become high functioning members in Aotearoa New Zealand society